Newbie
A person new to something
Example
i've never played this game before. can you show me how it works?
sure. don't worry, we were all newbies once
good, because i have absolutely no idea what i'm doing
Related Slang
| newb | Newbie |
| Noob | Newbie |
| n00b | A new or inexperienced user |
| nooblet | Young newbie |
| nooblord | Ultimate newbie |
| OMGN | Oh my gosh, noob |
| Christmas noob | A player playing a video game he received on Christmas for the first time |
| Git gud | Get good |
| L2P | Learn to play |
| OMGYS | Oh my gosh you suck |
| Oof | Exclamation of pain or embarrassment |
| Twewbie | Twitter newbie |
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A "newbie" is someone new to a particular activity, community, technology, or skill. The term often describes someone still learning how something works, whether they are trying a new video game, joining an online community, or using a new computer or smartphone. Unlike some similar terms (e.g., noob), "newbie" is generally neutral or even friendly, acknowledging that everyone has to start somewhere (even an experienced technology user can be a newbie when trying an unfamiliar device or platform).
The term's origins are uncertain, though it is believed to have roots in military slang and related expressions such as "new boy." U.S. troops used it by the 1960s and 1970s, and it appeared in early online communities such as Usenet by the late 1980s.
As the Internet, online gaming, and personal technology spread, "newbie" became a familiar term for newcomers across many communities. Today, gamers, technology enthusiasts, online communities, and everyday users use the term to describe someone just getting started. It also gave rise to related terms, such as "newb," "nooblet," and "nooblord."